Getting the sculpture out of my studio takes a
bit of effort. First, I temporarily remove the plaque to protect it from
getting scratched. There are many ways to lift heavy pieces, but in this case
I start by leveraging the 3/4 inch steel plate up onto wood blocks with a long pry bar.

When it is high enough, I roll a sturdy dolly
under the steel plate. Now the sculpture can be wheeled outside where it is
then covered with a blanket and fitted with lifting straps.

Dean Edenstrom gracefully lifts it onto his
truck with a log lifting crane that he often uses for placing stones.

At the school, we gently place it back onto the
steel plate which is already on the dolly. We simply push it over the smooth
sidewalk and in through the front door.

Seven months have passed from the time when the
principal Mrs. Hodge and I posed together with the big blue block of foam. Now
it's time for the dedication!

We are ably assisted in the unveiling.

I stress the advantages of doing art that is a
reflection of what we individually observe, think about and love.